Accounts Receivable Recovery Specialist
Ascendum Solutions · Rochester, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
12 month contract to hire, Medical Benefits/PTO available prior to full time conversion. Candidates should be eligible to work for any employer in the United States without needing Visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.
Job Description
The Recovery Representative supports active company clients with past due balances, billing concerns, and account issues that may be impacting payment. The role requires strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, and sound judgment to help resolve outstanding balances while supporting the ongoing client relationship. Representatives work in a fast-paced environment and manage a mix of client calls, account research, written communication, and follow-up activity. Because each situation can be different, the role requires the ability to evaluate information, make thoughtful decisions, and adapt to changing priorities while balancing client needs with business and financial considerations. Call volume varies throughout the year, with approximately 20–30 inbound calls per day during slower periods and 50–80 during peak season.
Qualifications:High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years of experience in customer service, finance, accounting, or payroll required.Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required.Must be comfortable communicating directly with clients, handling difficult or sensitive conversations, and evaluating situations that may require judgment rather than a strictly defined response.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams are important for success in the role.Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access knowledge is preferred
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains knowledge of company products and their corresponding systems to accurately make revenue decisions for the company.Fields and resolves billing and service concerns from clients and external partners.Works with active clients to understand the circumstances surrounding past due balances, including billing concerns, service issues, and financial challenges.Balances strong customer service and collection effectiveness to mitigate risk and financial exposure to the company while supporting revenue recovery and client retention.Negotiates solutions with clients, including payment arrangements and other appropriate resolutions within established guidelines.Handles client disputes with the support of available resources, working past due receivables to recover as much revenue as possible using established standards and guidelinesPartners with internal service and sales teams when needed to research and resolve client billing or service concerns that may be impacting payment.Researches and analyzes customer accounts and individual client circumstances to support problem solving, sound decision-making, and appropriate resolution.Exercises judgment in situations that may not have a single prescribed solution, balancing client needs with business and financial considerations.Maintains daily inbound and outbound phone call requirements to meet forecasted call volumes and department standards.Communicates with clients through phone and written communication and completes related account follow-up and administrative work.Handles daily payroll holds to ensure timely client contact when past due balances are present for customers processing payroll.Navigates multiple systems, products, and account information to research issues and determine appropriate next steps.Adapts to changing priorities, processes, products, and business needs in a fast-paced environment.Adheres to department policies and procedures.Participates in ongoing training to enhance product knowledge, systems knowledge, and job-related skills.Contributes to a collaborative, professional, and positive team environment. Role Differentiation: Although this position shares the Recovery Representative title with the other Recovery opening, this team supports Accounts Receivable and Billing for active company clients. The work requires more judgment and flexibility in resolving past-due balances, including understanding billing or service concerns, evaluating client circumstances, and working toward solutions that support both revenue recovery and the ongoing client relationship. Prior collections experience is not required for this team. xzbcwsv
OTHER:Hybrid Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on-site; Monday and Friday remoteUpon hire, training is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm EST for approximately 2–4 weeks. The expected post-training shift is 11:00am–8:00pm
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.
Job Description
The Recovery Representative supports active company clients with past due balances, billing concerns, and account issues that may be impacting payment. The role requires strong customer service, communication, problem-solving, and sound judgment to help resolve outstanding balances while supporting the ongoing client relationship. Representatives work in a fast-paced environment and manage a mix of client calls, account research, written communication, and follow-up activity. Because each situation can be different, the role requires the ability to evaluate information, make thoughtful decisions, and adapt to changing priorities while balancing client needs with business and financial considerations. Call volume varies throughout the year, with approximately 20–30 inbound calls per day during slower periods and 50–80 during peak season.
Qualifications:High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years of experience in customer service, finance, accounting, or payroll required.Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills required.Must be comfortable communicating directly with clients, handling difficult or sensitive conversations, and evaluating situations that may require judgment rather than a strictly defined response.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams are important for success in the role.Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access knowledge is preferred
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains knowledge of company products and their corresponding systems to accurately make revenue decisions for the company.Fields and resolves billing and service concerns from clients and external partners.Works with active clients to understand the circumstances surrounding past due balances, including billing concerns, service issues, and financial challenges.Balances strong customer service and collection effectiveness to mitigate risk and financial exposure to the company while supporting revenue recovery and client retention.Negotiates solutions with clients, including payment arrangements and other appropriate resolutions within established guidelines.Handles client disputes with the support of available resources, working past due receivables to recover as much revenue as possible using established standards and guidelinesPartners with internal service and sales teams when needed to research and resolve client billing or service concerns that may be impacting payment.Researches and analyzes customer accounts and individual client circumstances to support problem solving, sound decision-making, and appropriate resolution.Exercises judgment in situations that may not have a single prescribed solution, balancing client needs with business and financial considerations.Maintains daily inbound and outbound phone call requirements to meet forecasted call volumes and department standards.Communicates with clients through phone and written communication and completes related account follow-up and administrative work.Handles daily payroll holds to ensure timely client contact when past due balances are present for customers processing payroll.Navigates multiple systems, products, and account information to research issues and determine appropriate next steps.Adapts to changing priorities, processes, products, and business needs in a fast-paced environment.Adheres to department policies and procedures.Participates in ongoing training to enhance product knowledge, systems knowledge, and job-related skills.Contributes to a collaborative, professional, and positive team environment. Role Differentiation: Although this position shares the Recovery Representative title with the other Recovery opening, this team supports Accounts Receivable and Billing for active company clients. The work requires more judgment and flexibility in resolving past-due balances, including understanding billing or service concerns, evaluating client circumstances, and working toward solutions that support both revenue recovery and the ongoing client relationship. Prior collections experience is not required for this team. xzbcwsv
OTHER:Hybrid Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on-site; Monday and Friday remoteUpon hire, training is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm EST for approximately 2–4 weeks. The expected post-training shift is 11:00am–8:00pm
Details
| Company | Ascendum Solutions |
| Location | Rochester, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | finance |
| Experience | permanent |
